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Complete guide for AstroCustomMOTD v1.0.0.

Installation

  1. 1

    Download the plugin

    Get AstroCustomMOTD-1.0.0.jar from the download page.

  2. 2

    Upload to your server

    Place AstroCustomMOTD-1.0.0.jar in your server's plugins/ folder.

  3. 3

    Restart the server

    Run /stop to shut down, then start the server again. Do not use /reload.

  4. 4

    Verify installation

    Check the console for "[AstroCustomMOTD] Enabled" or run /plugins.

  5. 5

    Configure

    Edit plugins/AstroCustomMOTD/config.yml. Use the reload command to apply changes.

Requirements: Paper, Purpur, or Folia server running Minecraft 1.20+. Java 21+.

Configuration

The default config.yml is generated on first run. Edit and reload to apply changes.

# AstroCustomMOTD Configuration
motds:
  - "&aWelcome to &6My Server"
  - "&bJoin the adventure!"
maintenance:
  enabled: false
  message: "&cServer is under maintenance"

Config location

plugins/AstroCustomMOTD/config.yml

Commands

CommandDescriptionPermission
/astromotd reloadReload configastromotd.admin
/astromotd maintenance <on|off>Toggle maintenance modeastromotd.admin

Permissions

NodeDescriptionDefault
astromotd.adminUse all commandsop

Tip: Use LuckPerms to manage permissions per player or group.

Examples

Basic setup

Drop AstroCustomMOTD-1.0.0.jar into your plugins folder and restart. The default settings work for most servers.

Permission setup with LuckPerms

# Grant permission to a group
/lp group default permission set astromotd.admin true

# Grant permission to a player
/lp user <player> permission set astromotd.admin true

Troubleshooting

Plugin does not load

  • Make sure you are running Paper (or Purpur/Folia) 1.20+.
  • Check that the JAR is in the correct plugins/ folder.
  • Look at the server console for errors during startup.
  • Make sure you have Java 21 or higher.

Config changes not applied

  • Use the reload command instead of restarting.
  • Check for YAML syntax errors — missing colons, wrong indentation.
  • Use a YAML validator to check your config file.

Permission denied errors

  • Make sure the correct permission nodes are assigned via LuckPerms.
  • OP players bypass permissions by default — test with a non-OP account.
  • Check that your permissions plugin loads before this plugin.

FAQ

Is AstroCustomMOTD free?

Yes, completely free and open source under the MIT License.

Does it work with Spigot?

AstroCustomMOTD is built for Paper API. It may work on Spigot but is not officially supported.

What versions does AstroCustomMOTD support?

Currently supports 1.20+. We update for new versions as they release.

How do I get support?

Join our Discord, email [email protected], or submit a bug report on the issues page.

Can I modify the source code?

Yes. AstroCustomMOTD is MIT-licensed. Fork the repo and build your own version.

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